More than just a pretty surface

More than simply beautiful, quartz is one of nature's hardest materials. Because of this, the applications for quartz are never-ending, going beyond countertops to create stunning wall cladding, floors and furniture pieces. Combining practicality with stunning design, Caesarstone is clearly much more than a pretty surface. But have you ever wondered how quartz becomes Caesarstone? We went inside the manufacturing facilities in Caesarea, Israel to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how it's made.

Inspiration made material

The first step in the making of Caesarstone is a crucial inspection. All raw materials are thoroughly inspected before the start of blending. The mix contains up to 93% natural quartz, while the rest is an aggregate of pigments and polymer resins. This is what gives Caesarstone greater flexibility for designers who think outside the box and beyond the counter.

Mix and match

Once all of the raw materials have been carefully selected and inspected, they go into the machine to be mixed. The desired colour and design that result are all decided in planning, before being brought on-site for manufacturing.

Under pressure

The raw mixture is then poured into a mold and formed into slabs. The mixture is then compressed under an extremely high amount of pressure – nearly 100 tons. Next, it's vibrated in a vacuum, which helps remove all of the air and create a smooth surface.

Turn up the heat

Once the stone is formed, it is then moved into the curing kiln and heated to 90 degrees for 45 minutes. This gives the quartz added strength and durability, so its design can continue to shine for years and years.

Polish it off

Once it's out of the oven and cooled, the solid slab of quartz is then gauged, calibrated and finally polished in various colours and designs (62 to be exact).

Tried and tested

Since Caesarstone is celebrated for its quality and beauty, known for being the industry leader in colour range and patterns, testing the finished product is just as important as testing the raw material. We want to assure that the highest standards of colour, hue and consistency are maintained throughout the entire slab.

A lasting impression

Once they have been thoroughly inspected, each slab is labeled, sorted, tagged and distributed to our customers around the world, bringing beauty to the surface and lasting inspiration to any space.

Make it yours

Now that you know how it's made, explore how you can make it yours at an authorized Caesarstone dealer near you.